DRAFT MINUTES OF THE GAYDON ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON TUESDAY, 5th APRIL 2016 AT 7.45PM

PRESENT: CLLRS: J. BRINE (CHAIRMAN), A. CLAXTON, T. HUGHES, M. LEWIS, D. MORISOT, COUNTY CLLR. C. WILLIAMS, DISTRICT CLLR. C. KETTLE, C.HILL (Clerk) and 13 members of the public

1. Apologies for absence

No apologies were received.

2. Minutes of the previous assembly (2015)

The draft minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. It was agreed that they were a true record of the meeting and were duly signed by the CHAIRMAN.

3. Any matters arising from those minutes

The Clerk reported that there were no matters arising from those minutes.

4. Reports from councillors:

Reports from councillors are attached.

5. Report from the District Councillor

District Cllr. Kettle reported that he had been elected at the May election. Incredibly challenging start to the new role with the proposal to build 3000 houses. This has taken up a huge amount of time. 3 district councillors said why GLH was the wrong site but the Government Inspector did not agree and it is now in the draft core strategy. Planning applications are already with the planning department.

6. Report from the County Councillor

Report attached.

7. Reports from any Parish Organisations

No reports.

8. Any matters raised by electors of the parish present

No matters were raised.

9. Closure

The meeting was closed at 8.35pm